Harman Kardon CR151 Owners Manual - Page 3

Precautions • This unit is for use in cars with 12 volt negative ground systems only. Never install this unit in a car using a 24V battery or a 12V battery with positive ground. • To prevent discharge of the car battery, do not use your car stereo system for long periods of time when the engine is not running. • Should the fuse blow, first check that the connections are correct and that the wires are not damaged, then replace the fuse with one of the same type as the used one. • Be careful not to let metal fasteners or other objects enter the unit, as they may cause malfunctions. • If the car is left in direct sunlight for a long period of time, so that the temperature inside the car rises, do not operate this unit until the temperature has returned to normal. • C-120 type cassette tapes are not recommended for use in any automobile tape players. • If your unit behaves abnormally, turn 'toff immediately and consult an authorized Harman Kardon Service Station. • The connector at the rear may make poor connection when the unit is detached frequently. Periodically wipe the connector with a cloth moistened with alcohol, etc., to improve electrical contact. • When a tape is not in use, store it in the case provided by the tape manufacturer. • To protect your cassette tapes, store them in a cool place away from dust, dirt and strong magnetic sources such as electric motors and TV sets. • Check and make sure any slack in the tape is taken up before inserting the tape into the unit. A loose tape could cause damage to the unit and the tape itself. Tighten the cassette by inserting a pencil or a similar instrument into the spindle hole and turn until all the slack has been taken up. 4P Remove tape slackness by winding the tape reels with a pencil. CAUTION - HIGH TEMPERATURE: After operating this unit at high power level for more than 30 minutes, it may become too hot to touch or to place on a delicate surface. Please allow 5 minutes for it to cool off. 2